In your bag 430, Francois Constant
Francois has been on the site before. And he is back with a new and improved bag. Come and see the difference.
My name is François Constant, i’m 24 and I live in France.
I’ve already been featured one year ago (#88 https://japancamerahunter.com/2012/02/in-your-bag-88-francois-constant/), but I wanted to show you the evolution of my bag.
I still shoot black and white films only (I tried color films but… Didn’t like it), and I’m still passionned about street photography.
I always have my camera around my neck when I leave my flat in Bordeaux, ready to take shots.
This is a really cool city for street photography.
Here is my « every day bag » :
Billingham Hadley Pro.
Still here, very cool bag, very resistant.
Leica M7 x 35mm Summicron-ASPH.
I love this camera (and all Leica M cameras actually…), especially for its A mode and the sound of the shutter. The 35mm Summicron is marvelous too, that’s my favorite lens on a ragefinder.
I also have a M6 that I keep as a back up or that I take out when it’s too rainy.
Leica SF20.
I try sometimes to shoot with a flash but it is really difficult. I’m just starting to get a bit closer to people I take pictures of and I still dread their reactions, and as you are much more visible when you flash them in the face…
Rolleiflex 2.8f.
I actually don’t carry it everyday because I like to travel light, but I try to take it as often as possible to take some portraits.
Some TriX 400 in 135 and 120. This is my favorite film. I always push it by 1 or 2 stops to shoot street. Developped in Rodinal (1+100) or D76 if i’m in a hurry.
Iphone 4s.
To be always connected and take some #cameraporn pictures on instagram.
Sekonic L308-S. Sometimes usefull when light conditions are weird.
My passeport and my wallet.
A little Moleskine with a permanent pen to write ideas down and mark my films when they are done.
Here are my links :
Website : http://www.francoisconstant.com
Tumblr : http://www.itwadg.tumblr.com
Instagram : http://instagram.com/fconstant
Twitter : https://twitter.com/fconstant
Check out that bag. I love the layout and the simplicity. Thanks for sharing that with us Francois.
Check out the links and make sure you come and comment.
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Cheers
Japancamerahunter
I have a Hadley Pro also, in the same colour. It is a great bag.
I checked out your website, your portraits are beautiful.
Hi Francois,
I was in Belgium recently and I don’t understand why more people living in Europe don’t have cameras constantly around their necks. There’s so much gorgeous stuff to capture.
Take care,
Ben
Lovely set up. Thanks for sharing.
The Tumblr address was mistyped I think. Should be http://itwagd.tumblr.com/
Francois,
I too have a Leica M7 with the 35 Summicron ASPH. What a combination hey?
I really want to get a TLR for street portraits. Don’t have the cash at the moment though (thanks to the M7!)
Keep up the good work.
I’m a fan of Francois’ work, great to see his bag evolve!
Nice street photos on your website, really capture life as it is lived. Your work reminds me of Doisneau, which is probably not a bad comparison!
Hi everyone !
Thanks a lot for your comments, really appreciate !
Wauuuu! You webesite is fantastique! Tres jolie!